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Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar, San Diego, CA

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

4.5 (1490)
$30 and under
Prime Rib
2401 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
Bully's East is conveniently located in the heart of Mission Valley. As you enter, you feel the warmth of the rich mahogany bar. Locals have been gathering here for four decades to enjoy their favorite beverages and great bar food. It's also the perfect place to view a sporting event. Since its establishment, Bully's East has served more prime rib than any other San Diego restaurant, preparing only USDA Choice, Midwestern, corn-fed, aged beef. It also offers many healthy dining options. Chef Adam Johnson and his culinary staff continually create new dishes, taking advantage of the freshest local produce and seafood to bring diners the best possible culinary experience. Enjoy fine dining in this relaxed environment with over 45 years of experience and tradition. Make sure you save room for Bully's sinful desserts.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Prime Rib, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adam Johnson
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or having a corporate get together, Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar has two rooms that can accommodate large parties. Please contact the restaurant directly for information. 619-291-2665
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Cross street
    Texas Street
  • Parking details
    There are 61 marked parking spaces and two handicap spaces available for our patrons. In addition to Bully's East parking lot there are two lots located above and below Bully's East that offer parking after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    Located on Texas Street directly out front of Bully's East there are two bus stops, one heading South up Texas Street and one heading North down towards Qualcomm Way.
  • Entertainment
    Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar entertainment are the 13 TV screens that show all seasonal sporting events throughout the year. Long time supporters of all local San Diego sports teams.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,490 people are saying

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar in San Diego offers a delightful mix of casual comfort and upscale dining. Known for its "great prime rib" and "fantastic service," this classic steakhouse provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu satisfies diverse tastes, with standout craft cocktails and generous portions.
1,490 Reviews
  1. Dan Joyce

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Prime Rib was delicious and highly recommended. The Halibut Sandwich was good also and cooked nicely.

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  2. sabrina

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Great breakfast, but somewhat expensive, and the service was weak, especially since they weren't busy.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I believe this restaurant was closed for some fair amount of time, and everything inside now is sparkling clean and new. Nice! The prices are pretty much typical, the menu is a bit less extensive than I remember it, but it's been a long time. Service was good, food was as advertised. I guess my one comment is: there is nothing compelling about the place, menu, or prices. Bully's used to be the go-to place for prime rib. Outstanding prime rib at great prices. Now...ho hum. Looked like a great bar. Cocktail menu looked good. Wine prices were good. But still: nothing to get to me jump in the car and run down to Bully's.

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  4. Warren

    San Diego20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing lunch. Food was mediocre at best. Based on quality, flavor and taste of food - the food was overpriced.

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  5. Christy VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Saturday morning ..Only 3 of us at the table . I requested online the “ main dining room “ . Hostess tried to sit us in the bar / side booth . I explained in my OpenTable reservation we had a 91 yr old man with us . There was only one other table in the main dining room that was occupied . Waitress was pleasant … one order of game day breakfast came out .. hash browns burned . We had to wait another 4 mins for the other 2 egg dishes to come out , so we could all eat together . The other 2 meals were “ lukewarm “ at best . 22.00 for eggs Benedict , I would of liked them hot and hollandaise sauce warm too . Keep in mind … the restaurant was practically empty . I’m sure it was just an off day but when we left at 11:15 … still we’re not a lot of tables filled . I’ve been coming to this Bully’s for over 35 yrs …

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  6. Edward

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitress was wonderful and the food was fantastic. Thanks again. I’ll be back.

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  7. Richard

    Orange County26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server friendly and accommodating. They apparently changed the calamari receipe to coat the calamari with panko. Not as good and tender as previous calamari that I considered the best in town. Calamari tough and panko hard to chew through. Will not order again. Prime rib bites were cut in small bites and overdone. 8oz prime rib was tasty as was the lobster tail.

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  8. Gloria

    San Diego55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Bully’s. The Staff is always friendly and very accommodating. The food is always great! Wonderful time spent their first Father’s Day!!

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  9. Manuel

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious steak perfectly cooked as usual served by lovely staff… she was taking care of every detail Thank you for being consistently great

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  10. harlan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As customary the food was excellent and the service great!

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FAQs

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 291-2665.

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1490 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

2401 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Texas Street
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Prime Rib, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are 61 marked parking spaces and two handicap spaces available for our patrons. In addition to Bully's East parking lot there are two lots located above and below Bully's East that offer parking after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    Located on Texas Street directly out front of Bully's East there are two bus stops, one heading South up Texas Street and one heading North down towards Qualcomm Way.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Johnson
  • Entertainment
    Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar entertainment are the 13 TV screens that show all seasonal sporting events throughout the year. Long time supporters of all local San Diego sports teams.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or having a corporate get together, Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar has two rooms that can accommodate large parties. Please contact the restaurant directly for information. 619-291-2665
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